Bulfinch's Medieval Mythology The Age of Chivalry

by Bulfinch, Thomas

• ISBN13: 9780486436531
• ISBN10: 0486436535
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-08-30
• Publisher: Dover Publications

Summary

Here, in a dazzling panoply, are the legendary figures from the age of chivalry: King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table, Robin Hood, Richard the Lionhearted and his crusaders, and a host of other famous and lesser-known characters. This collection includes tales from Camelot, dramatic narratives from The Mabinogeon, and stories of the noble warriors of English history. Bulfinch's skillful storytelling not only relates these ancient myths and legends but also discusses their roles in literature and art, with numerous allusions to poetry and paintings. Generations of children and adults have thrilled to these timeless tales, and young readers can find no better introduction to the enchantment of medieval myths and legends.

Table of Contents

Part I King Arthur and His Knights
Introduction	1	(11)
The Mythical History of England	12	(8)
Arthur	20	(20)
Caradoc Briefbras	40	(4)
Sir Gawain	44	(4)
Launcelot of the Lake	48	(8)
The Story of Launcelot: The Adventure of the Cart	56	(7)
The Story of Launcelot: The Lady of Shalott	63	(4)
The Story of Launcelot: Queen Guenever's Peril	67	(3)
The Story of Tristram of Lyonesse	70	(6)
Tristram And Isoude	76	(5)
The Story of Sir Tristram	81	(6)
The End of the Story of Sir Tristram	87	(6)
The Story of Perceval	93	(6)
The Quest of the Sangreal	99	(9)
The End of the Quest	108	(11)
Sir Agrivain's Treason	119	(6)
Morte D'Arthur	125	(12)
Part II The Mabinogeon
The Britons	137	(3)
The Lady of the Fountain	140	(5)
The Lady of the Fountain (continued)	145	(6)
The Lady of the Fountain (continued)	151	(5)
Geraint, The Son of Erbin	156	(8)
Geraint, The Son of Erbin (continued)	164	(6)
Geraint, The Son of Erbin (continued)	170	(8)
Pwyll, Prince of Dyved	178	(4)
Branwen, The Daughter of Llyr	182	(7)
Manawyddan	189	(8)
Kilwich and Olwen	197	(9)
Kilwich and Olwen (continued)	206	(5)
Peredur, The Son of Evrawc	211	(7)
Taliesin	218	(9)
Part III The Knights of English History
King Richard and the Third Crusade	227	(18)
Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest	245	(7)
Robin Hood and His Adventures	252	(7)
Chevy Chase	259	(6)
The Battle of Otterbourne	265	(7)
Edward the Black Prince	272	(17)
Index	289